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Lyrics to my top ten favorite songs from the 1950s

#10
“I Walk The Line" by Johnny Cash
written by Johnny Cash
album: “I Walk The Line"

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the ties that bind
Because you're mine
I walk the line

I find it very very easy to be true
I find myself alone when each day is through
Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you
Because you're mine
I walk the line

You've got a way to keep me on your side
You give me cause for love that I can't hide
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide
Because you're mine
I walk the line

As sure as night is dark and day is light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
And happiness proves that I'm right
Because you're mine
I walk the line

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the ties that bind
Because you're mine
I walk the line


#9
“Mr. Sandman" by The Chordettes
written by Pat Ballard
album: “The Fabulous Chordettes"

Mr. Sandman
Bring me a dream
Make him the cutest that I've ever seen
Give him two lips like roses and clover
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over

Sandman
I'm so alone
Don't have nobody to call my own
Please turn on your magic beam
Mr. Sandman bring me a dream

Mr. Sandman
Bring me a dream
Make him the cutes that I've ever seen
Give him the word that I'm not a rover
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over

Sandman
I'm so alone
Don't have nobody to call my own
Please turn on your magic beam
Mr. Sandman bring me a dream

Mr. Sandman (yes)
Give him a pair of eyes with a come hither gleam
Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci
And lots of wavy hair like Liberace

Mr. Sandman
Someone to hold
Would be so peachy before we're too old
So please turn on your magic beam
Mr. Sandman bring us please please please
Mr. Sandman bring us a dream


#8
“All I Have To Do Is Dream" by The Everly Brothers
written by Boudleaux Bryant
album: “All I Have To Do Is Dream"

Dream....
Dream dream dream
Dream....
Dream dream dream

When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whever I want you
All I have to do is
Dream...
Dream dream dream

When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you
All I have to do is
Dream....

chorus:
I can make you mine
Taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is
Gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

bridge:
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you
All I have to do is
Dream....
Dream dream dream
Dream....

(repeat chorus and bridge)


#7
“Turn Me Loose" by Fabian
written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman
album: “The Best Of Fabian"

Turn me loose
Turn me loose I say
This is the first time I have felt this way
Gonna get a thousand kicks or kiss a thousand chicks
So turn me loose

Turn me loose
Turn me loose I say
Gonna rock-n-roll long as the bonds gonna play
Gonna holler, gonna shout, gonna knock myself right out
So turn me loose

chorus:
I've got some change in my pocket and I'm rarin' to go
Takin' some chick-a to the picture show
And when I see her home and we kiss goodnight
Well, turn me loose, turn me lose, turn me loose, turn me loose

Turn me loose
turn me loose I say
Yes, today is gonna, is gonna be the day
I want you all to understand now I am a man
So turn me loose

(repeat chorus)

Turn me loose
Turn me loose I say
Yes, today is gonna, is gonna be the day
I want you all to understand now I am a man
So turn me loose


#6
“Twilight Time" by The Platters
written by Buck Ram/Morty Nevins/Al Nevins/Artie Dunn
album: “16 Greatest Hits"

Heavenly shades of night are falling
It's twilight time
Out of the mist your voice is calling
Tis twilight time
When purple-collored curtains mark the end of the day
I'll hear you, my dear, at twilight time

Deepening shadows gather spleandor
As the day is done
Fingers of night will soon surerender
The setting sun
I count the moments darling till you're here with me
Together at last at twilight time

bridge:
Here, in the afterglow of day
We keep our rendezvous beneath the blue
And in the same and sweet old way
I fall in love again as I did then

chorus:
Deep in the dark your kiss will thrill me
Like days of old
Lighting the spark of love that fills me
With dreams untold
Each day I preay for evening just to be with you
Together at last at twilight time

(repeat bridge and chorus)

Together at last at twilight time

#5
“In The Still Of The Night" by The 5 Satins
written by Fred Parris
album: “The 5 Satins Sing Their Greatest Hits"

In the still of the night
I held you, held you tight
Cause I love, love you so
Promise I'll never, let you go
In the still of the night (in the still of the night)

I remember (I remember)
That night in May (I remember)
The stars (I remember)
Were bright above (I remember)
I'll hope (I remember)
And I'll pray (I remember)
To keep your precious love

Well before the light
Hold me again
With all your might
In the still of the night (in the still of the night)

In the still of the night


#4
“Blueberry Hill" by Fats Domino
written by Al Lewis/Vincent Rose/Larry Stock
album: “Blueberry Hill"

I found my thrill
On Blueberry Hill
On Blueberry Hill
Where I found you

The moon stood still
On Blueberry Hill
And lingered until
My dream came true

The wind in the willow played
Love's sweet melody
Butt all of those vows you made
Were never to be

Though we're apart
You're part of me still
For you were my thrill
On Blueberry Hill

The wind in the willow played
Love's sweet melody
But all of those vows you made
Were only to be

Though we're apart
You're part of me still
for you were my thrill
On Blueberry Hill


#3
“La Bamba" by Ritchie Valens
written by Ritchie Valens
album: “The Ritchie Valens Story"

chorus:
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la lamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para mi para ti
Arriba y arriba
Y arriba y arriba por ti sere
Por ti sere
Por ti sere

Yo no soy ma dinero
Yo no soy ma dinero
Soy capitan
Soy capitan
Soy capitan

Ba-ba bamba
Ba-ba bamba
Ba-ba bamba
Bamba

(repeat chorus)


#2
“Johnny Angel" by Shelly Fabares
written by Lee Pockriss and Lyn Duddy
album: “The Best Of Shelly Fabares"

Johnny Angel
How I love him
He's got something that I can't resist
But he doesn't even know that I exist

Johnny Angel
How I want him
How I tingle when he passes by
Everytme he says "hello" my heart begins to fly

chorus:
(I'm in heaven) I get carried away
I dream of him and me and how it's gonna be
(Other fellas) call me up for a date
But I just sit and wait
I'd rather concentrate
On Johnny Angel
Cause I love him (cause I love him)
And I pray that someday he'll love me
And together we will see how lovely heaven will be

(repeat chorus)

#1
“Crazy" by Patsy Cline
written by Willie Nelson
album: “Greatest Hits"

Crazy
I'm crazy for feeling so lonely
I'm crazy
Crazy for feeling so blue

I knew
You'd love me as long as your wanted
And then someday
You'd leave me for somebody new

Worry
Why do I let myself worry
Wonderin'
What in the world did I do?

Crazy
For thinking that my love could hold you
I'm crazy for trying
And crazy for crying
And I'm crazy for lovin' you

Crazy
For thinking that my love could hold you
I'm crazy for trying
And crazy for crying
And I'm crazy for loving you

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